Sanité Bélair facts for kids
Suzanne Bélair, called Sanite Bélair, (c. 1781 – 5 October 1802), was a Haitian revolutionary and lieutenant in the army of Toussaint Louverture.
Born an affranchi in Verrettes, Haiti, she married Brigade commander and later General Charles Bélair in 1796. She was an active participant in the Haitian Revolution, became a sergeant and later a lieutenant during the conflict with French troops of the Saint-Domingue expedition.
Capture and execution
Chased by Faustin Répussard's column of the French army, the Belairs took refuge in the Artibonite department. Répussard launched a surprise attack on Corail-Mirrault, and captured Sanité Bélair. Her husband turned himself over as well to avoid being separated from her. Both were sentenced to death.
Legacy
Sanite Bélair is considered as one of the heroes of the Haitian Revolution. In 2004, she was featured on the ten-gourd banknote of the Haitian gourde for the "Bicentennial of Haiti" Commemorative series.
Image
- Charles And Sanite Belair - Painting by British artist, Kimathi Donkor[1], (2002).
